I don't know how unusual this is in this area, but I was under the impression (from what I have read) that the black-crested ones were East Coast birds. I saw this one at Avila Beach off the bridge on

On Santa Rita Rd. I  heard a call and then briefly  saw 1 MACGILLIVRAY'S WARBLERS, (my fos). I started at the Templeton end of the road. The paved road turns to dirt and then becomes paved again. I

Hi All - this morning near the head of Poly Canyon I had a male BLACK-THROATED GREY WARBLER (a first for me). In the same group of trees were the inevitable YELLOW-RUMPED and ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLERS

Has anyone seen cliff swallows yet? A pair usually nests under my eves, and they're usually here by this time. I also have not seen any flying around my neighborhood, and there is usually a pretty

Maggie reminded me - i heard a Grasshopper Sparrow singing last Saturday on Orcutt Road in SLO at the intersection with Avocado Lane on the way out to Edna Valley. There were likely others around,

My saw and heard my first of the season GRASSHOPPER SPARROW on private property early this morning.  I guess they're here and setting up territories. The CASSIN'S VIREO continues at Cerro Alto near

Hello All, The first male Calliope Hummingbird just flew in at my feeders minutes ago. The last few years I've been away to Texas. So... hope it sticks around. No photos yet. Roger

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Greetings, The first Bullock's Orioles hit eastern Edna Valley (Varian Ranch) about a week ago, but 3 males visited the grape jelly feeder this evening (2 adults and a first year bird), along with a

Ken Hillers and I had a GRASSHOPPER SPARROW in the grasslands in the saddle between Poly Canyon and Stenner Canyon this morning. We also had a sub-adult GOLDEN EAGLE, and the continuing YELLOW-BILLED

The Phainopepla (male) was stillpresent this evening. Last sighting of female was af ew days ago in the ancient oak, appearing from one of the huge clumps of Mistletoe). The mael is often seen sitting

Mar 29th, Cerro Alto CG, the Cassin's Vireo was very active and continually singing above Campsite 18. Back down the road was a singing Black-headed Grosbeak. Paul & Rita Rosso Lompoc, CA

Had my first Bullock's Oriole of the spring in our yard in Atascadero this afternoon. The Black-headed Grosbeak from yesterday is already singing and setting up territory. Kevin J. Zimmer

Hello All, After reviewing the Glaucous Gull photos I posted today, the bird is a 1st year bird instead of a 2nd year gull. 2nd year gulls have a pale eye. Roger Zachary Atascadero

Hello, I stopped by Morro Creek Mouth this afternoon around 2 p.m. and found a 2nd winter GLAUCOUS GULL. I've posted several photos of the gull. Roger

Hi, I teach at Cal Poly and saw an odd bird today on the grounds of my office building (47, "The Maze"). It was the size of a med.-large sparrow, and spent time on the ground as well as in trees. I

I had my first Black-headed Grosbeak and first Pacific-slope Flycatcher of the year in my yard in Atascadero today. The grosbeak is lagging behind last year's exceptionally early arrival date of

Had our first Bullock's oriole in yard this morning. A gorgeous male came in to the half oranges I had place out near some seed feeders. What we are seeing regularly right now: Band tailed

Mid morning I thought I heard a CASSIN'S VIREO singing high in the large oaks at campsite 18  which is in the main campground.  It took a while but I got good looks at the white spectacles and the